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Tax Assessments
Assessment Notices are in the Mail. Get Answers to Your Assessment QuestionsLake County has numerous resources to help answer taxpayers' questions about property tax assessments. For a quick overview, read this newsletter. Visit the Assessor's website for more information.
County Update: Property Tax Assessments Learn more about the complex subject of property tax assessments, such as how assessments impact your property tax bill, the appeal process, and how to access helpful resources. Watch Now. State Law Targets Property Owners Receiving an Erroneous Tax Break New state law (effective June 1, 2014) gives the Chief County Assessment Office authority to recapture taxable value in instances where property owners have received homestead benefits erroneously. Lake County is providing an amnesty period for the remaining months of 2014 in order to gain compliance. More Information.
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Data Shows Strength of
Lake County's Economy
 Lake County is the only suburban county in the metropolitan region to have recently seen both a drop in the unemployment rate and an increase in the labor force-a strong sign that jobs are being created in Lake County. Learn more in this interview with Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Lake County Partners' Executive Director Mike Stevens.
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Eat Local!
Purchasing locally grown food helps promote Lake County's economic development and health initiatives while decreasing the negative environmental impacts of long distance shipping. Watch a video to learn about the Lake County Food System and check the farmers market finder for a market near you. |
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Lake McHenry Veterans and Family Services program is designed to honor and promote conversation among veterans, their loved ones and the public about the long-term effects of military experiences. Watch and see Ceasar Soto tell his story of serving in Vietnam, and how the experience still stays with him to this day.
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Kids 1st Health Fair, August 6  Bring school aged children to the Kids 1st Health Fair for free physical exams, immunizations and dental checks are available at this annual event for qualifying families. Receive information about healthy practices from nutritionists, foot and shoe assessments, and healthy food from Northern Illinois Food Bank. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. See flyer for required items. Wednesday, August 6, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
201 N. Butrick St., Waukegan
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Report Dead Birds to West Nile Virus Hotline
West Nile Virus is a danger to humans and cause severe illness and death. To report sightings of dead birds or blue jays or to report areas of stagnant water call the West Nile Virus hotline: 847.377.8300. Visit the Lake County Health Department's West Nile Virus page for more information.
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Governor Signs Standards of Conduct Law Championed by Chairman Aaron Lawlor
Under the new law, appointed officials who serve on various boards and commissions now have to adhere to a set of standards that hold them accountable to the people they serve. Press Release
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Forest Preserve News
Lake County Forest Preserves Provide Summer Fun
The Lake County Forest Preserve offers endless opportunities to get out and enjoy summer - from hiking and biking, concerts at Independence Grove, and so much more! Learn more about your forest preserves in this video with Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Forest Preserve President Ann Maine. You can also visit www.lcfpd.org.
Land Buy to Close Gap in Des Plaines River Trail
Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners recently approved a small land purchase that will connect a break in the Des Plaines River Trail and will allow it to stretch from Russell Road just south of the Wisconsin border to Lake Cook Road, where it connects to the Cook County Forest Preserve trail system. More
 100 Year PlanRecently, a 100 year plan was approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. The plan will preserve a sustainable Lake County natural landscape and extend community outreach and education efforts.
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Community Events
 Family Picnic and Chicken BBQ
Sunday, July 27, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Join the Lions Club Members as they prepare grilled chicken and roasted corn at Antioch's largest outdoor auction. More
Williams Park, Antioch
Lake Villa Days, July 31 - August 3 Enjoy live music, delicious food, fun rides and games, bingo, vendor booths, the annual Firefighters water fight and more. Bring the kids for this family friendly, multi-day celebration of summer in Lake Villa.
Thurs, July 31 & Friday, August 1: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m., Saturday, August 2: 11 - 12 a.m. & Sunday, August 3, 11 a.m. -10 p.m.
Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa
Antioch's National Night Out
Tuesday, August 5 This free and unique event is designed to promote crime and drug prevention. See police demonstrations and learn how they help keep us safe. Strengthen community relationships by sending criminals a message of anti-crime. Call 847.395.2160 or visit website for more. Antioch Band Shell on Skidmore Drive |
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If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847.445.5504 (cell) or email me at lpedersen@lakecountyil.gov.
Sincerely,
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board, District 1 Representative
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